Category: Food - Part 7
Less is more | The Food Sensitive Shopper
New Schedule – Monthly Posts As I see the light in my pursuit of a masters degree in nutrition education I have widened my passion to help others who have food allergy, are gluten free, or are dealing with a sudden dietary change. My goal is to be an educational resource for anyone who is […]
Prepare for a Simple & Safe Halloween | The Food Sensitive Shopper
Halloween takes planning and preparation When our sons were three we thought we would find out how other parents with children who have food allergies plan and prepare for a safe Halloween. We learned so much and encourage you to learn more by going to our Allergy Free Table Simple & Safe Halloween page. But […]
Listen to our Podcast – Putting the Social back into Social Events – The Food Sensitive Shopper
Kristin Klein, The Food Allergy Therapist and Janna Field, CEO of Allergy Free Table, discuss how to put the social back into social events. This podcast is a must if you need advice on safely navigating through attending social events. From classroom parties to birthday celebrations to religious gatherings and more are covered in this […]
Preparing for the School Year | The Food Sensitive ShopperThe Food Sensitive Shopper
Are you prepared? Can you believe it? The start of the school year is right around the corner now that August is here. Preparing for school when your child is food allergic, has celiac disease, or a food intolerance is not as easy as finding all of the school supplies on your child’s shopping list. […]
Is your child or teen overweight? – The Food Sensitive Shopper
Losing weight is a family affair Children with food allergies or intolerance can also have weight issues. Before you place your child on a calorie restrictive diet it is important to visit your child’s pediatrician for guidance on whether your child is actually overweight and to determine the cause. Sometimes children pack on weight right […]
Shopping for safe chocolate
Chocolate Talk It’s almost Valentine’s Day and I’ve got chocolate on my mind! I suspect visions of yummy chocolates are dancing in many heads. My food sensitivities are soy, gluten, and most chocolate. No fair! I can’t eat flowers… I yearn for chocolate! But wait… there is hope. Let’s walk down the Candy Land path […]
Is your child’s coach accommodating? – The Food Sensitive Shopper
Parents of athletic children who are food allergic, gluten intolerant, diabetic, or other food sensitivity this post is for you! Recently as I was on a run and thinking about coaching the upcoming spring soccer season I realized that I was overlooking an incredibly important part of food allergy, intolerance and sensitivity management. Coaches […]
What is good, bad, & necessary? – The Food Sensitive Shopper
The answer is (drum roll please) FOOD It can heal, harm, and we need it to survive. Too much can slowly kill you, too little can too. Our food culture at its basic level is to trust the safety of our food not only for the short term (think salmonella and e-coli that quickly […]
Booking a flight? Planning just got a bit easier – The Food Sensitive Shopper
Plan and prepare when traveling by air When it comes to traveling by air with food allergies, celiac disease or gluten intolerance it is important to choose the airline that can accommodate your needs. With a peanut or tree nut allergy it is very nerve-wracking to be on a flight that serves dozens and dozens […]
Guest blogger – Maxine Fleming ‘Managing Anxiety While Shopping with Food Allergies’ | The Food Sensitive Shopper
Maxine Fleming This week we are pleased to feature a guest blogger, Elika Kormeili. She is a therapist who works in Los Angeles who is a food sensitive shopper and helps others with managing the emotional toll that food related disease can take on our hearts and minds. Managing Anxiety While Shopping with Food Allergies A […]